General Definition A "large-scale residential development" contains one or more buildings on a single zoning lot or two or more zoning lots that are contiguous or would be contiguous but for their separation by a street or a street intersection, used predominantly for residential uses and: (a) has or will have an area of at least 1.5 acres and a total of at least three principal buildings, or an area of at least three acres and a total of at least 500 dwelling units; (b) has been or is to be developed as a unit: (1) under single fee ownership or alternate ownership arrangements as set forth in the zoning lot definition in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS) for all zoning lots comprising the large-scale residential development; or (2) under single fee, alternate or separate ownership, either: (i) pursuant to an urban renewal plan for a designated urban renewal area containing such zoning lots; or (ii) through assemblage by any other governmental agency, or its agent, having the power of condemnation; (c) shall be located entirely in a Residence District or in a C1, C2, C3 or C4-1 District; and (d) shall not include any zoning lots occupied by existing buildings to remain; and in staged developments, existing buildings proposed for demolition shall not be permitted to create a temporary non-compliance.
large-scale residential development
large-scale residential development is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 35 ZR sections. Last amended February 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 35
- Last amended
- February 2, 2011
What does “large-scale residential development” mean?
Where is “large-scale residential development” referenced?
35 sections reference this term. Showing first 35.
- §105-40 — SPECIAL REVIEW PROVISIONS
- §105-701 — Applicability of large-scale residential development regulations
- §105-944 — Special Fort Totten Natural Area District-4
- §107-224 — Qualification of designated open space as lot area for bulk computations
- §119-03 — Applicability of Large-scale Residential Development Regulations
- §74-74 — Large-scale General Development
- §78-03 — Applicability of This Chapter
- §78-041 — Authorization by Commission
- §78-043 — Requirements for findings
- §78-05 — Requirements for Applications
- §78-06 — Ownership
- §78-111 — Public facilities report
- §78-112 — If no additional public facilities needed
- §78-113 — If additional public facilities needed
- §78-21 — Permitted Uses
- §78-22 — Accessory Uses in Large-Scale Residential Developments
- §78-231 — Accessory swimming pools
- §78-232 — Accessory sewage disposal plants
- §78-241 — Location of commercial uses
- §78-31 — Location of Buildings, Distribution of Bulk and Open Space and Modification
- §78-311 — Authorizations by the City Planning Commission
- §78-312 — Special permits by the City Planning Commission
- §78-313 — Findings
- §78-32 — Bonus for Good Site Plan
- §78-33 — Bonus for Common Open Space
- §78-34 — Special Permit Provisions for Certain Large-scale Developments
- §78-351 — Common open space and good site plan
- §78-352 — Bonus for community facility space
- §78-353 — Bonus for enclosed parking
- §78-41 — Location of Accessory Parking Spaces
- §78-43 — Modification for Open Space Requirements in Large-scale Developments
- §78-44 — Modification of Curb Cut Regulations
- §78-51 — General Provisions
- §78-52 — Common Open Space
- §78-53 — Common Parking Areas
Frequently Asked
What does "large-scale residential development" mean in NYC zoning?
"large-scale residential development" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A "large-scale residential development" contains one or more buildings on a single zoning lot or two or more zoning lots that are contiguous or would be contiguous but for their separation by a street or a street intersection, used predominantly for residential
Where is "large-scale residential development" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "large-scale residential development" is referenced in 35 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "large-scale residential development" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "large-scale residential development" is an officially-defined term in §12-10 of the NYC Zoning Resolution maintained by the NYC Department of City Planning. The authoritative source is zr.planning.nyc.gov.
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